Automation Technician

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary DOE
LocationWaterford
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering
Reference12088

Job description

 

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Our client is a highly progressive automated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plant in Waterford.   They currently have a requirement for an experienced Automation Technician to join their engineering team.   This position will involve shift working.



Key Duties & Responsibilities:


  • 1.0 Position Summary:
    · Maintain automation equipment in line with health & safety, operational and quality work instructions, procedures and policies to ensure the production of quality product in a timely, safe, efficient and compliant manner.

    Key Responsibilities and End Results: 

     
  • · To maintain automation equipment in excellent condition ensuring consistent quality, output and yield.
    · Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
    · Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
    · Lead and implement process improvements to achieve more efficient operations, while adhering to
    change management and cGMP requirements.
    · Assist with the commissioning of new equipment / projects.
    · Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
    · Cross Train technicians as required.
    · Flexible to travel to support new equipment buy-offs / training.
    · Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
    · Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.
    · Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
    · Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the
    company and the requirements of the department/position.

    Skills/Attributes:
    · Systematic & structured troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
    · Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
    · Adherence to change management procedures and cGMP requirements.
    · Good written and oral communication skills.
    · Ability to work well in a team environment.
    · High level of safe working practices and awareness.
    · Computer literate with MS Office skills.

    What are we looking for
    · The successful candidate will have Level 6, Level 7 or Level 8 HETAC qualification in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical / Automation Engineering, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar.
    Qualified trades personnel with industrial experience will also be considered.
    · Experience in high volume automation / robotics required.
    · Experience in a Healthcare medical device manufacturing environment highly desirable.
    · Experience in Pneumatics, Electronics, Hydraulics, Programmable  Controllers, Servo Motor drives, Vision systems, Ultrasonic welding,  workshop machining desirable.
    · Understanding of Process Capability.
    · Understanding of MSA or GR&R.
    · Experience in leading process improvement projects in medical device environment.
    · Experience in FAT, SAT, IOPQ of automated assembly lines.
Must be willing to work shift, Front End Nights Sun, Mon, Tues, every second Sat Night, Permanent Nights 7pm - 7am. 32% shift rate.

Apply for this job now by emailing your CV  (Word format) to audrey@matrixrecruitment.ie or contact her on 051 511720.

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